Miki Zohar

Netanyahu announces he will propose laws to revoke citizenship of people 'smearing' IDF

A second law Netanyahu said he would present would multiply by 20 the amount it would be possible to sue people for over slandering the IDF.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, votes in Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026.
Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Israeli politicians denounce NAZA film, Iranian leadership reportedly divided

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

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Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Israel to seek revocation of 'NAZA' filmmakers' citizenship over 'treason,' culture minister says

Culture Minister Miki Zohar called the Venice-winning documentary an “act of treason,” while its creators defended the film and urged Israelis to see it before judging it.

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Return to European basketball? Payne.

Miki Zohar: 'I asked EuroLeague to return games to Israel'

The sports minister confirmed sending a letter to EuroLeague leadership, in coordination with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv.

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Knesset committees not formed due to political deadlock

Without an Arrangements Committee, the Finance Committee and Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee cannot be formed.

APRIL 12, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
A PLENARY SESSION at the Knesset in Jerusalem awaits the arrival of more parliamentarians in August 2020

Danny Danon re-elected as World Likud Chairman

Danon's five-year term will last until 2026, giving him a base for his political comeback.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
DANNY DANON: We must take the necessary steps toward a strategic and coordinated approach to address global issues.

MK Zohar implies Balfour protests more harmful than breaking into Congress

Unlike the Washington rioters, Jerusalem protesters have never, in their 28-week run, breached the actual gate of the residence, and clashes with the police have not resulted in any deaths.

JANUARY 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.

Israel must annex West Bank prior to Trump exit, coalition chair says

Palestinians can continue to live here, he explained as long as they do not participate in terrorism.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
The candles are lit on stage for a Hanukkah ceremony held virtually in the Jordan Valley.

Likud still hopes to reach deal with Blue and White to avoid election

Knesset dispersal bill with March 16 election date advances.

DECEMBER 9, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
A Likud party election campaign billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen above a billboard depicting Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, in Petah Tikva, Israel

Divorced men's group threatens coalition chair

Matan Kahane of the opposition Yamina Party said he would only agree to postpone the vote, if it would help the bill pass. But he said he saw no point if the Knesset is about to be dispersed.

DECEMBER 1, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
MK Miki Zohar, 2019.

Grapevine November 13, 2020: The protocol triumvirate

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
From left to right: Gil Haskel Talya Lador-Fresher and Meron Reuben.

Why the fight over World Likud matters – analysis

Unlike almost every other figure in Likud, Danon is not afraid to defy Netanyahu.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon addresses the UN General Assembly in New York in 2018.

Danon makes political comeback in World Likud

Proposal to disperse Knesset set for vote

NOVEMBER 8, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon

Miki Zohar investigated for alleged extortion of A-G Mandelblit

Zohar suggested in response that the investigation has to do with him being a right-wing politician.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Likud parliament member Miki Zohar reacts during an arrangements committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 13, 2020.